My party of 2 spent $70 at Rose & Crown in Disney World, and it's only worth it if you can snag a spot outside
Casey Clark
- My party of two spent $70 for classic British-pub-inspired food at Rose & Crown in Epcot.
- Although our meal was pricey, the private fireworks-viewing area was phenomenal.
I'd never eaten at Rose & Crown Dining Room before.
As a fan of fish and chips, I was excited to try Rose & Crown in Epcot during a visit to Disney World. The British, table-service restaurant overlooks the World Showcase Lagoon and features waterfront dining.
I've had fish and chips from the quick-service window at Yorkshire County Fish Shop around the corner, which were delicious. So I had a feeling I'd probably enjoy this location's take on the dish.
I was hoping to be seated outside so I could see the fireworks.
Rose & Crown has both indoor and outdoor tables. I tried to plan my reservation around the same time as the Epcot fireworks, with the hopes that I'd get a table with a view of the lagoon.
Although it wasn't guaranteed, I luckily got a table right on the water.
Our server was very friendly and personable.
Within minutes of being seated, our server came by and explained the menu. It was very limited, with only eight items across the appetizers, entrées, and desserts.
I wasn't surprised considering it's a pub-style restaurant, but there wasn't much to choose from besides fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and bangers and mash.
I ordered the fish and chips and my sister got the shepherd's pie. We decided to share them so we could try both dishes.
The portions were sizable and perfect for sharing.
I was stunned at the amount of food that arrived at our table.
I hoped it would be a decent amount considering the fish and chips were $26, but this was even more than I expected.
I'm grateful because it was perfect for sharing.
The fish and chips stood out compared to other Epcot locations.
The entrée came with three pieces of fish and a bunch of thick fries, which were even tastier with a splash of malt vinegar. I think the fish was fried just the right amount with the perfect amount of breading.
The meal felt much heartier compared to other fish and chips I've ordered at Epcot.
I've never had shepherd's pie before, but I was pleasantly surprised with how it tasted.
The classic dish came with ground beef, seasonal vegetables, English peas, mashed potatoes, and Irish cheddar.
The plate was $25 and was a great combination of protein and veggies that left me feeling satisfied.
My only complaint was that I found the dish a little salty. But it was still pretty good as long as you had a glass of water nearby.
The sticky toffee pudding is now one of my favorite desserts at Epcot.
I've heard only great things from family and friends about Rose & Crown's sticky toffee pudding, so I knew I had to try it.
The $9 steamed-pudding cake was served with warm vanilla custard and hot butter-rum sauce. Although it was small, it was absolutely delicious and a great way to end the meal.
There's also a full-service bar inside where you can order classic beers and other alcoholic beverages.
Reservations aren't necessary for the bar, and it's open until 4 p.m. for any guests 21 and older.
I don't drink alcohol, so I didn't order anything from the bar, but the menu offers specialty cocktails, flights, Scotch whiskey, cognacs, beer blends, and wines.
Our server took us to a special viewing location reserved for restaurant guests to see the fireworks.
Even though I could've seen the fireworks from my table, we would've missed the higher sparks because of the building's awning blocking our view.
Our server was very kind to take us to the special viewing area sectioned off for Rose & Crown patrons with a fireworks dining package.
The bill was reasonably priced for the meal, especially with the view of the fireworks.
For my party of two, the bill came out to about $70 with my 10% annual-passholder discount.
I thought that the total amount was standard for a table-service restaurant at Disney World. And our experience even included a fireworks view with no extra charge, which made it even more worth it.
But my opinion would've been different if we were seated inside, especially during the fireworks.
There are other Epcot restaurants I'd choose first over Rose & Crown, like Chefs de France, but I'd definitely return for the dessert and fireworks.
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